Smaller and leaner compared to the previous SmartThings versions, it can now connect to your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and truly represents Internet of Things. It is called SmartThings Hub 3.0 and costs around $60/- to $130 based on what configuration you go for and where you buy it. Samsung SmartThings is one of the original home […]
How to choose the best home automation hub?
If you want that as you enter your driveway your garage door should automatically unlock and open, the heating inside the house has just the right temperature, the light bulbs are switched on in the appropriate rooms and your favorite music begins to play on its own, you need a home automation hub. In this […]
Z-Wave vs. ZigBee: 2 major smart home protocols compared
When you start to plan your smart home system without a doubt one of the first questions you are likely to face is should my system be built using Z-Wave or ZigBee based devices? To answer the question of which smart home protocol to use we must first get a basic understanding of each standard […]